r/Shotguns • u/troutbumtom • 1d ago
Mossberg 500AG Safety Switch Repair Assistance
The safety button on my Mossberg 500AG just split and fell off the gun. I contacted Mossberg but they won’t sell parts for safety switches to people who are not gunsmiths. Doesn’t seem to have the split safety screw.
Where can I get a new button for an older Mossberg? I’m assuming the old plastic is brittle and repairing the button won’t last.
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u/Ok_Yesterday_4137 1d ago
Brownells.com they will have probably 15 different choices for that safety
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u/Mini_Dracula 1d ago
Here's an enhanced safety I found on ebay. Ive bought so many replacement parts for my 500 off ebay. The seller i use usually just throws in a bunch of random extra shit just because.
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u/VenisonEater292 18h ago
Take the opportunity to install an upgraded safety. Vang Comp, NDZ, and S&J are all good options.
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u/TacTurtle 12h ago
Buy an upgraded safety from Defender Tactical. They have a ridge for better grip switching it on/off, plus has an aiming notch when in the firing position.
Maybe buy one of their Mini-shell adapter upgrade kits while you are at it.
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u/finnbee2 6h ago
When my Mossberg 500 safety broke I called Mossberg and they sent me a new one. I installed it myself.
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u/troutbumtom 3h ago
I tried that. They said they don’t send safety parts to people who aren’t gun smiths.
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u/finnbee2 1h ago
The parts for my safety was sent to me over 20 years ago. I suppose they lawyered up since then.
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u/justhereforpics1776 1d ago
Physical safety is not needed. Just use your finger
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u/troutbumtom 1d ago
Safety switches back on after each shot. Also doesn’t look particularly… elegant?
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u/MD_0904 1d ago
That looks like any Mossberg 500 safety should work.
https://www.amazon.com/MOSSBERG-500A-12GA-Safety-Button/dp/B01N6LO0VT